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Odles Slow Dolomites
OUR EXPERIENCES
Gentle hikes, nature trails, and cultural immersions in Val di Funes and Luson emphasize slowness amid Odle peaks, Puez-Odle Nature Park, and alpine pastures. Perfect for families, accessibility seekers, and slow travelers.
Good Travel Experiences: Craftsmen’s Zone Kaserbach–Lüsen explores centuries of Alpine craft via gentle hike past 1253 smithy, 1645 Stricker mill, 1847 sawmill, brewery, and workshops; - Nature Experience Trail Zans offers first wheelchair-accessible circular path with geology panels in Puez-Odle Park; - In the Footsteps of Mountain Farmers follows guided circular hike observing Villnösser Brillenschaf sheep, Graues Geisler Rind cattle, beekeeping, and permaculture. GTI-verified Good Travel Experiences generate real benefits for local communities while minimizing environmental/cultural/climate impacts.
ABOUT US
Odles Slow Dolomites promotes slow tourism in Val di Funes and Luson, two authentic valleys in South Tyrol's UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Here, visitors wander at their own rhythm, feeling nature's pace amid Odle peaks, Sass de Putia, and the 23 km² Alpe di Luson – South Tyrol’s longest high alpine pasture. Certified Slow Food Travel Destination since May 2022.
This Impact Partner was shared by the Good Travel Institute as one of their Good Travel Experiences. Each Good Travel Experience is evaluated through a clear and recognised framework, ensuring measurable social, cultural, environmental, and economic benefits for local communities.
OUR IMPACT
Emphasizes gentle tourism preserving unspoilt nature across 10,200 hectares of Puez-Odle Nature Park. Supports Slow Food Presidia for Villnösser Brillenschaf sheep and Grey Alpine cattle, promoting mindfulness and tradition. Fosters authentic Slow Food Travel, alpine pastures, and geological heritage without haste.